A South Bristol community’s only main supermarket will reopen on Thursday after a nine-week closure for a major refit. Bosses of the Co-op in Bedminster Down have described the programme of works and improvements as a big transformation for the store, which is reopening with a host of new features and a new look.
The store employs 16 people and will now include an enhanced range of fresh produce, a Costa Coffee express machine, a focus on food-to-go and meal deals, Fairtrade products, and an in-store bakery. Parcel collection and return services available through Amazon will also feature.
The store, on Bishopsworth Road, is also now a ‘fulfillment hub’ for Co-op’s ‘quick commerce service’, with online home delivery available through Deliveroo and Uber Eats. The new store has extended opening hours too, and will be open from 6am to 11pm every day.
New refrigeration units and self-scan tills have also been installed. The store will also be a location for soft plastic recycling.
“The whole team is delighted to relaunch Bedminster Down’s Co-op,” said store manager Matthew Berryman. “We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice, added services and value which can be enjoyed by everyone, and really look forward to welcoming our members and customers back into their new-look Co-op store. We’re here to contribute to local life and conveniently serve and support our community,” he added.